Are you curious as to what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter? Here's your chance to find out!
Regular practice night will be open to the public on Monday, January 21 from 7-9 pm. Please arrive by 6.45 pm and stay as long as you wish. This open practice is a perfect opportunity to observe a practice and see firsthand what’s involved in training to be a firefighter and a chance to ask questions and chat with members and officers. The firehall is located at 160 Jensen Avenue West.
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The Parksville Fire Department recently launched a new website which will provide residents of the Parksville
Fire Protection Area with up-to-date news and information about the department.
Parksvillefirerescue.ca is mobile friendly, has a new modern look and an easy to navigate menu. The new website includes much more info including latest department news and information, recruitment, fire and life
safety tips, links to the department’s social media sites, photo gallery and department hist
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It's that time of year when Parksville Volunteer Fire Department members collect food and toys, door-to-door throughout Parksville and the areas served by the Parksville Fire Protection Area. The annual food and toy drive takes place this year on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18 from 9 am to 4 pm.
The week prior to the food drive, through the local newspapers, Quality Foods will provide paper bags for groceries. If residents are not able to be at home, they should leave the bag
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Fire Prevention Week Open House at Parksville Firehall on October 14
Each year, the Parksville Fire Department recognizes Fire Prevention Week (October 7 to 13) and again this year will open its doors to the public on Sunday, October 14 from 10 am to 2 pm. The open house takes place at the fire hall located at 160 Jensen Avenue West.
The public is encouraged to drop by for a little fun and to learn some possible lifesaving strategies for fire prevention. There will be firefighter guided tour
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